EH&S Fall Newsletteer 2011 - UCLA - Environment, Health & Safety

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Public Access Defibrillation Program
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News and Notes
In an ongoing effort to improve the health and safety of the campus community, EH&S continues
to expand the Public Access Defibrillation program (PAD). The PAD program provides a rapid
response to sudden cardiac arrest (SAC) by making automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
available throughout campus. An AED detects cardiac arrhythmia and corrects it by delivering a
jolt of electricity when indicated. PAD Program coordinators are located in various facilities and
buildings across campus to support the program, but the AEDs are accessible to any responder.
What is an AED and where are they located?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, allows
a rescuer to deliver an electric shock to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. This shock, called defibrillation, may help the
heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. Defibrillators are available in campus locations with a high level of public access,
including recreation and entertainment venues, dining and shopping facilities, and meeting halls. Building locations are
listed below and on the UCLA interactive campus map (www.map.ucla.edu).
Who can use an AED?
AEDs are so simple that they can also be used by minimallytrained
individuals. These rescuers are called lay responders.
Lay responders are legally protected by the Good Samaritan Law
when they use an AED in good faith to help another individual
having a cardiac arrest. Campus employees have access to
AEDs located around campus. PAD Coordinators in areas with
AED units have AED/CPR training and ensure that AED units are
operational.
How can you obtain AED training?
Participating in training and certification in the proper use of these
devices is easy. The David Geffen School of Medicine Center
for Pre-hospital Care provides first aid, CPR and AED training to
UCLA Employee Safety Handbook
The UCLA Employee Safety Handbook was officially released in October to
all employees in UCLA Administration. All Administration employees should
have received a notification through the UC-Learning Center with instructions
to read the Handbook within 30 days of the notification.
The Handbook was revised in 2011 and covers important health and safety
topics, including:
• Simple techniques for making the working environment safer and
preventing common campus accidents
• Emergency preparedness
• Managing laboratory hazards
• An employee’s role in environmental protection
• Campus safety and security resources
The Handbook will be distributed to the rest of campus personnel in 2012.
If your department is currently using older versions, please contact EH&S
Training and Outreach at 310-794-5328. For more information, see the UCLA
Employee Safety Handbook website.
both individuals and departments on campus. For more information, visit the CPHC website.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergency
Response Procedures
Did you know that about 25% of all cardiac
arrest victims die before they reach a hospital?
Fortunately, many of these lives can be saved if
the following steps are taken:
1. Call 911 from a campus phone
or 310-825-1491 from a cell phone
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide defibrillation within minutes if indicated
Continued Program Expansion
EH&S has partnered with the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Center for Pre-Hospital Care to expand a
program initiated by UCLA Recreation. The PAD program is overseen by the PAD Advisory Group, consisting of
campus and medical representatives, and is supported by site coordinators and EH&S. For more information about the
UCLA PAD program, go to the EH&S PAD website or call the EH&S hotline at 310-825-9797.